Points of Interest
Effigy Mounds
Photo credit: Gary Sater
Located on Pheasant Branch Hill, the effigy mound group at the Conservancy consists of four conical mounds and one linear mound.
Wisconsin once had 15,000 to 20,000 effigy mounds. Only 4,000 mounds remain today. In the Madison area, 80% of 1,500 have been destroyed, including here in Pheasant Branch Conservancy. The mound group on Pheasant Branch Hill consists of four conical mounds and one linear mound.
Other Points of Interest
Discover notable places, landmarks, natural features, and destinations throughout Pheasant Branch Conservancy.
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Points of InterestMain Loop Trail
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Points of InterestPheasant Branch Hill
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Points of InterestBock Community Forest
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Points of InterestPheasant Branch Creek
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Points of InterestPheasant Branch Springs
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Points of InterestPropagation Garden
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Points of InterestSaban’s Viewpoint
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Points of InterestOrchid Heights Park
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Points of InterestBald Eagle Observation Deck
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Points of InterestHomestead Site
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Points of InterestPlatinum Prairie
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Points of InterestShannon Prairie
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Points of InterestOverlook #4
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Points of InterestOverlook #3
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Points of InterestOverlook #2
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Points of InterestOverlook #1